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The greatest volume of metamorphic rock is produced during?
The greatest volume of metamorphic rock is produced during mountain-building events, such as collision of tectonic plates or subduction zones. The intense pressure and heat generated during these processes can reshape existing rocks into metamorphic rocks.
If metamorphism causes a rock to melt would the rock that results still be consider a metamorphic rock?
=== === Metamorphism does not cause a rock to melt. If a rock melts, then solidifies, it is by definition an igneous rock. There are rocks called granulites which represent the highest grade of metamorphism, and some may have experienced a partialmelting.
What two properties of rock change during metamorphism?
During metamorphism, the texture and mineralogy of a rock can change. Texture refers to the size, shape, and arrangement of grains within the rock, while mineralogy refers to the types of minerals present in the rock.
What are the types of rock metamorphism?
Types of metamorphism are Contact Metamorphism Regional Metamorphism Cataclastic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Metamorphism Burial Metamorphism Shock Metamorphism (Impact Metamorphism)
What type of rock is meta-conglomerate?
the meta conglomerate is a metamorphic rock it's mineral composition is from quartz & it has a non- foliated texture, it's formed via temprature (the agent of metamorphism) & the type of metamorphism is said to be "thermal" & the pre-metamorphic rock is conglomerate.
The greatest volume of metamorphic rock is produced during?
The greatest volume of metamorphic rock is produced during mountain-building events, such as collision of tectonic plates or subduction zones. The intense pressure and heat generated during these processes can reshape existing rocks into metamorphic rocks.
How many types of metamorphism occur in earth's crust?
Two types of metamorphism occur in earth's crust. One is when small volumes of rock come in contact with magma. And the other is when large amounts of the earth's crust are effected by heat and pressure
What is the difference between regional and contact metamorphism?
Regional metamorphism is the creation of metamorphic rock from large geographically significant processes like plate tectonics. Contact metamorphism is the creation of metamorphic rock from the proximity of an existing rock to a heat source provided by a plutonic intrusion.
What is the difference between contact and metamorphism?
Contact metamorphism is metamorphism that happens when preexisting rock comes in contact with a molten rock or magma and it melts locally.Regional metamorphism is metamorphism happens when two plates collide the plate that subducts can melt by the heated area.
Where is the dynamic metamorphism located?
Contact metamorphism is defined as metamorphism in which the mineralogy and texture of a body of rock are changed by exposure to the pressure and extreme temperature associated with a body of intruding magma. It can either happen deep underground or at the Earth's surface.
Can igneous rock sedimentary rock and metamorphic rock undergo metamorphism?
Yes
Is metasedimentary rock intrusive?
No, its a metamorphic rock formed by metamorphism of sedimentary rock.
Describe two ways a rock can undergo metamorphism?
Either by melting or by deposition.
Why does the color of sedimentary rock change during metamorphism?
The color of sedimentary rock changes during metamorphism due to minerals. New minerals introduced can change the color of the rock.
What changes the form of existing rock?
METAMORPHISM.
What are changes in metamorphism?
The rock material melts
If metamorphism causes a rock to melt would the rock that results still be consider a metamorphic rock?
=== === Metamorphism does not cause a rock to melt. If a rock melts, then solidifies, it is by definition an igneous rock. There are rocks called granulites which represent the highest grade of metamorphism, and some may have experienced a partialmelting.
